UDA Weekly Update

October 8, 2017

Save the Date

Please email your room parent to find ways to help with this year's Fall Festival.

Kinder

As flu season nears, students in kindergarten are learning about germs and proper hand washing through a “hands on” experiment involving bread. One piece of bread was handled using sterile gloves, the second using washed hands, and the third was passed around for 24 kinders to touch with hands that were not freshly washed. The students are eager to discover what happens to the slices of bread over time.

Fifth Grade

The 5th graders recently collaborated with Kate Goodson of PopArch on their Trimester 1 project: Pop Up Playground.

Sixth and Seventh Grade

Students in 6th and 7th grade had the opportunity to participate in a 3-day Genetics lab workshop with the Salk Institute.

Visual Arts

Kinders drew the sun, plants, and flowers. Students in 3rd grade had fun creating art while learning about stained glass techniques. The 7th graders put the final touches on their cubism work.

Top Notch Lunches

To order a hot lunch for your child, please visit www.topnotchlunches.com to create an account for your child and place online orders. User accounts from last year do not carry over, so all parents must register for the 2017-2018 year. To register, click on “Order Online Today” from the homepage, then select “Register.” On this page, you will need to enter
the password for UDA, which is URA6. Upon entering the password, you will be able to complete the registration process by creating your own username and password.

Families that meet the free or reduced qualification according to this form will receive discounted Top Notch lunches. The discount will be automatically applied to each order.

Online orders must be placed by 6pm on the day before the lunch delivery. If you do not place an online order before this deadline, you must email (preferred method) topncatering@gmail.com or call 619-971-4524 to
request a lunch.

UDA Math Night

On Wednesday, October 18, from 5:30pm-7:00pm, we will be hosting our first family night: Math Night! Families will be informed about the work UDA teachers have been engaging in since the summer specifically around math, including: strategies, UDA's approach, and programs to help support students both in school and at home. We look forward to seeing you all. Please RSVP here.

Hepatitis A Free Vaccination Clinic

In order to combat the spread of Hepatitis A, the San Diego County’s Health and Human Services Agency is offering free Hepatitis A testing and vaccinations at Central Library (330 Park Blvd, 92101). They are also offering free flu shots and a limited supply of hygiene kits available for free public distribution upon request. The Hepatitis A vaccine is not a school requirement for the state of California, so if your child has not received the vaccine, parents should strongly consider this option. The clinic is open from 2:00-5:00pm on the 2nd floor of the library (Room 222) on October
17, November 21, and December 19. Hepatitis A immunizations are also readily available at local CVS Minute Clinics (and probably other locations throughout San Diego - check with your healthcare provider). Given the serious outbreak of Hepatitis A in our immediate community, we strongly urge all of our families to ensure everyone is vaccinated right away.

Performing Arts

Mr. Baldan is looking to create a small theater lighting display along with a costume and prop collection. If you are able to help with carpentry or electrics, please reach out to him at bbaldan@urbansd.com. Costume donations of any variety may be dropped off at the Stage. Thank you!

Annual Fund

We hope you have had the time to consider giving to our Annual Fund. We have received a handful of donations so far; thank you so much for the generous contributions for our classrooms! To contribute to our Annual Fund, please drop off your yellow envelope that was distributed at Back to School Night to the UDA front office or follow this link: Annual Fund to Support UDA & Ideate. Your
contributions will help ensure adequate support for classroom projects, field trips, and enrichment programming this year.

Reporting Absences

Please remember to report student absences by 9:00 am on the day of your child’s absence. To report an absence, you may call the main line at 619-788-4668 and press option #2 to leave a message, or you may send an email to attendance@urbansd.com. All absences must be reported with a voicemail recording or email.

Upcoming Dates

No School (Teacher Professional Development): Monday, October 9

SAC Meeting: Monday, October 9 from 5-6:30pm

Fall Festival: October 20 from 5-8pm

Board Meeting: Wednesday, October 25 at 5:30pm

Network Meeting: Wednesday, November 1 at 7:15am

Informational Night for Prospective Families: Thursday, November 2 from 5-6:30pm